At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage end-to-end payroll for RATP Dev Australia across NSW and VIC.
- Company: Join a global leader in public transport with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse workplace that values inclusion and supports all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Be a key player in iconic infrastructure projects while ensuring payroll compliance.
- Qualifications: 4-5 years of payroll experience and knowledge of Australian legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
RATP Dev Australia is part of the RATP Group, a global leader in high-capacity urban rail and the world’s third-largest public transport operator. In Australia, we are actively expanding our footprint across iconic mega-infrastructure projects.
As our Payroll Advisor, you will be the dedicated subject matter expert managing the compliant, end-to-end payroll lifecycle for RATP Dev Australia across both New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria (VIC). Supporting both the Western Sydney Airport and Suburban Rail Loop project workforces, this role ensures rigorous compliance with multi-state legislation, Enterprise Agreements (EAs), and Modern Awards.
Key Responsibilities:
- End-to-End Payroll: Deliver timely, accurate end-to-end pay runs, including onboarding, adjustments, leave management, allowances, and final termination calculations.
- Complex Pay Calculations: Accurately process redundancies, retrospective pay adjustments, leave loading, and off-cycle payments.
- Multi-State Compliance: Serve as the SME for NSW and VIC payroll legislation, ensuring statutory compliance across PAYG tax, payroll tax, superannuation guarantee, and workers' compensation.
- Award & EA Interpretation: Interpret and apply Modern Awards and project Enterprise Agreements to correctly calculate penalty rates, overtime, and enterprise entitlements.
- Time & Attendance Integration: Audit and validate timesheet records from Kronos/UKG, collaborating with operational managers to resolve discrepancies before pay finalisation.
- Finance & Year-End Reporting: Coordinate STP Phase 2 reporting, monthly general ledger reconciliations, and payroll liability reporting (headcount, leave provisions, overtime trends) in partnership with Finance.
- Employee & Stakeholder Support: Provide timely, professional support for employee and manager queries regarding payroll, taxation, leave entitlements, and timesheet processing.
About You:
You are a proactive, detail-oriented payroll professional with strong experience managing multi-state payrolls in fast-paced, operational or infrastructure environments. You bring:
- 4–5 years’ proven experience managing end-to-end payroll in a complex, multi-entity organisation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, modern awards, and multi-state compliance (NSW & VIC).
- Hands-on proficiency with modern payroll/HRIS platforms (e.g., Employment Hero, Xero) and Time & Attendance systems (e.g., Kronos/UKG).
- Strong capability in complex calculations, reconciliations, and retrospective pay adjustments.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Tertiary qualification (Degree or Diploma) in Business, Accounting, HR, or a related field (Certificate IV in Payroll Administration is highly regarded).
At RATP Dev, we believe great public transport is delivered by diverse people with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds—including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people living with disability, veterans, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Payroll Advisor in Sydney employer: Ratp Rda (Ratp Dev Australia)
RATP Dev Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Orchard Hills, where you can contribute to significant infrastructure projects that shape the future of public transport. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members thrive in their careers while enjoying a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us to be part of a global leader in sustainable transport, where your expertise as a Payroll Advisor will be recognised and rewarded.
Contact Details:
Ratp Rda (Ratp Dev Australia) Recruitment Team
